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‘Platonic,’ ‘Twisted Metal’ Showrunners and Actors Talk Comedy at Variety’s Sony FYC Showcase


"Platonic" and "Twisted Metal" showrunners and actors explored what a comedy series looks like in today's landscape for Variety’s Sony FYC Showcase.

For “ Platonic ” Co-showrunner, Executive Producer and Director Nick Stoller, comedy is “honesty and truth.” He explained on the “What is Comedy Today” panel for Variety ’s Sony FYC Showcase that he sees the world through a comedic lens, even during dark times. Exploring what a comedy series looks like in today’s landscape for Variety ’s Sony FYC Showcase, Stoller was joined by fellow co-showrunner, executive producer and director Francesca Delbanco on the panel. Panelists also included “Platonic” actor Luke MacFarlane, showrunner and executive producer of “ Twisted Metal ” Michael Jonathan Smith, “Twisted Metal” actor and executive producers Anthony Mackie, “Twisted Metal” actor Stephanie Beatriz and EVP for comedy development at Sony Pictures Television Colin Davis.

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